Have you noticed conservatives have become increasingly paranoid?

Question

It has come to the point that they will not believe anything unless it comes from the mouth of a right-wing political pundit.

Not only will they not believe the "liberal media" and "activist judges", as well as mainstream historians, economists, professors, teachers, academia, polling companies, judges, etc...

But now, they won't even believe scientific organizations like the American Meteorological Society or government institutions like the Department of Treasury.

I'LL GIVE YOU SOME EXAMPLES

EXAMPLE 1:

In response to me using data from www.whitehouse.gov proving Keynesian Democrats are superior to tax cuts for the rich supply side Republicans:

"like we believe anything the gov't puts out..... "
- badjansenn = CON
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EXAMPLE 2:

In response to citing the U.S. Geological Survey proving man produces over 150 times more CO2 then all volcanic activity combined.

"There are lies, damned lies, and statistics." Harry S. Truman, 1948.
I don't believe anything you have written above.
- regerruged = CON

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EXAMPLE 3:

In response to a liberal stating that a Pew Research poll said a majority of Americans supported a time table for Iraq.

"Polls are written by groups with an agenda; and yes our media has an agenda."
- netjr = CON
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EXAMPLE 4:

On citing how all the well established scientific organizations involved in climatic, geologic, and meteorologic research (including PRIVATE scientific organizations funded by membership dues like the Geological Society of America and the American Meteorological Society) and how they have official statements in support of man made global warming:

"They are all funded by government grants. The media can sell anything to a liberal like you. Get the facts from independent non-government sources"
- con
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DO CONS REALLY BELIEVE THERE'S A LIBERAL BEHIND EVERYTHING???

ANYTIME THE FACTS DON'T STACK THEIR WAY, CONS COME UP WITH CONSPIRACY THEORIES.

Answer 1

The fact is that conservative economic ideology is not helping the median income earner one bit. All we get is more inequality, more pollution, more urban sprawl, longer commutes and less family time. That is NOT good economics.

Answer 2

The same people (along with a few of us democrats) thought Chavez was a dictator. You responded that he wasn't.

Sometimes you have to wait for people to prove their true nature, just as Chavez has recently.

We have democrats screaming (Senator Hillary Clinton included) that the right-wing conspiracy was out to get them (or their husbands).

Just as silly. Yet, it is important to make sure our judges aren't biased, aren't activists, and that the media is presenting objective pieces, not just opinion pieces (though free market should decide this. Government should just make sure the pieces are labeled properly, like food in the store).

Answer 3

I am a bit confused. How does questioning the veracity of statements made by people with an agenda equate to "paranoia"? If you chose to be honest you would note that there are also scientists of equal or superior position that disagree or even are prepared to prove fraudulent means are being used to skew these results? There are plenty of stats around about many things, often taken out of context. It is not paranoia to question them but prudence.

We should be damned sure we know what we are doing before wasting trillions of dollars or depressing our own economy over what may well prove to be a scam.

I am old enough to remember the litany of facts being quoted by various important sounding scientists in the 1970's desperate that we take immediate action to stave off the rapidly approaching ice age.

I have been around the block too many times to start wetting my pants every time some scientist claims the sky is falling.

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Answer 4

this is gonna be a huge case of "I instructed YOU SO !" they're a small crew of indignant yet ignorant human beings and sound like whiny little youngsters attempting to bully surely anybody who do not trust them. Why else might want to they use threats of violence as part of their tactic of their arguments? i'm over 50 and at the same time as turned right into a baby, the adult men that were only somewhat older were very violent and racist. Now it form of feels that the adult men only somewhat older than me,and the adult men plenty youthful are those helping this criminal admin.! We used to call'm 'greasers' and the time period nevertheless suits ! bear in mind...hate &predijuce in basic terms upward thrust up out of lack of know-how !

Answer 5

First off. Liberals are pro goverment...They want the goverment to basically run our lives. Of course they think it supports us. But a Traditionalist does not think like that. They are independant people. They do not want the goverment in their lives as well as anyone elses! We stand on our own two feet, most dems, dont have a leg to stand on. Because they are extremely persuaded. lol.

Answer 6

What do you mean "become"? They were always paranoid as long as I've been watching them and that is more than 35 years. That comes of having a discredited view of the world based on ignorance, prejudice, the phony scribblings of some economists and bat-brained idealists like Ayn Rand.

Answer 7

Yes. I love to watch them bash all the 9/11 conspiracy theorists and then turn around with the conspiracy that everyone involved with the Clintons mysteriously dies. LOL

Answer 8

People will believe what they want to and they aren't going to let a little thing like facts get in the way. Just look at the way christian literalists try to foist their opinions on everyone else and their kids.

Answer 9

Its amazing... this question is an example of the pot calling the kettle black

Answer 10

I could not have put it any simpler than KITTEN. I agree with you wholeheartedly. I am conservative and not paranoid. The media is junk. I guess you believed you evolved..........